Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Hybrid)

Reports to (title):

Program Coordinator/Therapist

Department:

Seven Generations

Supervises:

N/A

Working title:

Therapist

Classification:

Exempt

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $80,000/year DOQ/DOE

Status:

Regular

Hours/Week:

40 hours/week

Effective Date:

May 2023

Type of Position:

Full-time 

Revised Date:

May 2023

POSITION SUMMARY

The Therapist will be a Home Visitor in the Partnership for Families Program is responsible for coordinating mental health care services for the program’s clients in Los Angeles County. They will provide assessment and counseling/therapy to eligible young children and their caregivers as a member of a treatment team.

The Therapist identifies needs and coordinates sessions with clients for individual and dyadic therapeutic counseling. They will be a part of a unique multi-disciplinary team, and most services are provided in the field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Work

• Provide in-home visits, therapeutic services, and clinical case management services to clients based upon approved service plan. (All home visits must be in-person)

• Conduct intakes and initial assessments of young children and caregivers (e.g. fathers, teen parents, pregnant women, etc)

• Assess family dynamics and home environment; prepare reports as needed

• Provide linkages to services including but not limited to: alcohol and substance use treatment, childcare, domestic violence, health care, housing, regional center, special education, and cultural/traditional health services

• Maintain aftercare follow-up and support/assistance to clients completing their programs/ treatment

• Provide 24-hour availability and crisis intervention, as needed

Community Support

• Partner and collaborate with other professionals in case planning such as clinicians, consulting specialists, and school representatives, DCFS, and others, as needed

• Participate in Outpatient Staff meetings, Clinical Case Conferences, and other meetings as assigned

• May conduct in-service training to staff and others as needed

Administration

• Maintain client charts in a responsible manner, and meet all paperwork deadlines as required by DCFS, DMH and agency policy (e.g. complete case notes within 24 hours and discharge notes on a timely basis, etc.)

• Arrange work schedule to benefit the program and clients with Director approval

• Keep Director well-informed regarding activities, pending issues, and potential problems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience working with multiple-problem families (e.g. unemployment, poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, etc.)

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience working with young children and their families (ages 0-5)

• Knowledge and understanding of DCFS, child welfare, and/or related laws/programs

Required Education:

• MA in clinical psychology, MSW or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology from an accredited graduate program

Certifications:

• License eligible required

• California license preferred

• Eligible for a registration number from the Board of Behavioral Sciences or waiver from the State

Confidentiality:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPAA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and procedures 

• This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination

Communication/ Interpersonal Skills:

• Possess the ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proficient in English (Bilingual preferred)

Technology Skills:

• Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Suite

• Ability to use iPad

Other Skills:

• Training in early childhood development and experience working in the birth to five field

• Demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of judgment, accept supervision, and exercise a high level of accuracy and organization

• Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed

• Available and willing to travel as needed, travel time can be between 25-40%

POSITION PREFERENCES

• Experience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups and performance-based government contracts

• Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk frequently, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with staff and vendors. 

UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.

Mental demands:

There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with various people on various and, at times, complex issues. 

The incumbent must have successful coping mechanisms in place to cope with the mental demands of the Therapist position, including but not limited to high stress and anxiety-provoking situations.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) are expected to conform to the following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent

• Meet or exceed the performance standards as set by your supervisor

• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with clients, employees, and vendors

• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards as outlined in UAII's Employee Handbook

• Work independently and as a team member; consistently demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards, and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships 

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Preference will be given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the American Indian Alaskan Native Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Sections 472, 473, and 473a). Other than the above, the United American Indian Involvement, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled persons.

Abiding by the spirit of our mission statement requires that we go beyond legal requirements and embody a culture of genuine respect for diversity and tolerance within our organization. All UAII employees are expected to personify the values of this policy. 

We encourage all employees to report any incidents of harassment forbidden by this policy immediately to Human Resources so that complaints can be quickly and fairly resolved. UAII will not tolerate retaliation against an employee who has made a good-faith complaint or has cooperated with an investigation into a complaint. 

Employees should be aware that the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) investigate and prosecute complaints of prohibited harassment in employment.

If you think you have been harassed or that you have been retaliated against for resisting or complaining, you may file a complaint with the appropriate agency. 

EEOC (800) 669-4000

DFEH (916) 227-2873

Any employee who violates this Equal Employment Opportunity policy will be subject to disciplinary action, including employment termination.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

UAII abides by the mandates of the ADEA and the Fair Employment Housing and Housing Act (FEHA)-protecting individuals 40 years and older-and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

UAII abides by the mandates of the ADA and FEHA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship. Applicants and employees may request accommodations for a disability at any time in the application process or during employment.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Eligibility to work in the US

• Fingerprint clearance

• Annual negative TB test result on file

• Pass a post-offer drug test

• Maintain a valid CA driver's license

• Maintain auto insurance coverage

• Proof of vaccination status against COVID, or willing to test weekly

• Annual flu vaccination

BENEFITS

UAII offers a comprehensive and robust benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision 

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans 

• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 

• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

• FSA Medical and Dependent Care

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match 

• LegalShield

• TotalCare Employee Assistance Program 

• 12 Vacation Days (first year)

• 13 Paid Holidays

• 3 Personal Days 

• 7 Sick Days

• Bereavement and Jury Duty paid leave

• Wellness Program